The Semiconductor Device,thyristor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5961-01-179-7972, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5961 (Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5961-01-179-7972 |
| Item Name | Semiconductor Device,thyristor |
| FSC / FSG | 5961 / 59 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic | -30.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, DC |
| Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point | 150.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC |
| Overall Diameter | 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Special Test Features | TESTED PER BENDIX DWG 3322941 |
| Terminal Length | 0.500 INCHES MINIMUM IN |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Semiconductor Material | SILICON |
| Current Rating Per Characteristic | 5.00 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM GATE CURRENT |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 UNINSULATED WIRE LEAD |
| Terminal Circle Diameter | 0.016 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.019 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Power Rating Per Characteristic | 350.0 MILLIWATTS MAXIMUM TOTAL DEVICE DISSIPATION |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2N4984 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Electric Co Semi-Conductor Products Dept |
| 3322941 | 5/9 Secondary reference Allied-Signal Inc Dba Allied-Signal Aerospace Co Electrodynamics Div |
NSN 5961-01-179-7972 is a Semiconductor Device,thyristor, classified under FSC 5961, Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5961-01-179-7972: Voltage Rating in Volts Per Characteristic: -30.0 MAXIMUM REVERSE VOLTAGE, DC; Maximum Operating Temp Per Measurement Point: 150.0 CELSIUS AMBIENT AIR DEGC; Overall Diameter: 0.209 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.230 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Special Test Features: TESTED PER BENDIX DWG 3322941. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5961-01-179-7972 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.